$JES 105 Being a Jain 24 X 7 Journey Towards A Happy and Peaceful Life

Author(s): Pratiksha Shah, JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee
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Being a Jain 24/7
Journey towards
a Happy and Peaceful Life
Educations JES
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Right Conduct Leads to Liberation
सम्यग्दर्शन सम्यग्ज्ञान सम्यक्चारित्राणि मोक्षमार्गः Right Conviction **
परस्परोपवा जीवानाम Compassionate Living
Right Knowledge
JAINA Education Committee
The Federation of Jain Associations in North America

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Being a Jain 24/7
Journey towards a Happy and Peaceful Life
Kindness
Respect
Soul
Compassion
Love
A Teaching Guide to instill core Jain Values in Young Children
Compiled By:
Pratiksha Shah
Jaina Education Committee

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Being a Jain 24/7 - Draft Copy Journey towards a Happy and Peaceful Life
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Prologue
The purpose of this book and the teaching approach is to instill core Jain Values in young children that will help them to live a happy, peaceful life and enable spiritual growth at an early age. My hope is that as the young ones grow up and encounter various people, situations and events unfolds in their lives, they will have a way to find comfort, inner peace and answers to their questions. They will have an approach to think about people, life events, materialistic things, achievements, success and to live a confident, loving, kind, compassionate and happy life.
Whatever I'm today is because of my parents - Kunja Shah and Pravin Shah. I'm very grateful for their love, understanding, their approach to life and religion, and the lessons I learned from their life events. Our parents taught us Jainism in a way that it developed a great amount of respect and love for the religion. It was always taught as a very internal religion and it was about how it is helping you and making you better. So, when I had my own children, my goal was simple - pass on what I learned and serve as much as I can.
My inspirations are my children - Ariha, Naimik, Riaan and all my pathshala students. I'm very thankful for the opportunity that I got to serve as a pathshala teacher. All the material in this book went through multiple tests - first it was my own logic and experience, second was my daughter Ariha and then all the pathshala students. I couldn't have done this without my family and especially my sister Krupali Shah, who always believed in me and my husband Binoy Shah, who was always there for me.
I have complied information from many sources and the thoughts in the book are just my perspectives/my understanding. If there is anything incorrect then it is unintentional and I ask for forgiveness - Micchami Dukkadam
This book is a work in progress and if you have any feedback then please do let me know. Also, if there is anything I can help with please feel free to reach out to me at pratiksha.shah@outlook.com.
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Acknowledgements
I want to thank Pravin Shah from Raleigh, NC for his guidance, teachings, willingness to answer all my questions, seeing the potential in this book, and spending numerous hours in reviewing the book and providing feedback. I want to thank Anita Parikh from CT who has provided tremendous support, inspiration, and ideas for this book.
I want to thank all the children of pathshala for giving me the opportunity to learn with them and serve as their teacher. I want to thank to Pinal Majmudar for starting the Jain temple in VA and it is because of that I even got the opportunity to teach at pathshala. I want to thank Shruti Doshi and Dhaval Sanghvi for co-teaching pathshala classes and being on this journey with me and thanks to Sonal Nawab, Palak Jasani, Dipti Chhadwa and all the parents of pathshala for their encouragement, support and ideas.
Thanks to Pravin Shah, Anita Parikh, Kalpesh Shah and Prerak Shah for reviewing the content and providing feedback. Thanks to Binoy Shah for suggesting the title for the book. Formatting for the book was a major task and couldn't have done it without Pravin uncle's and Anita ben's help. Thank you!
Thanks to Nipun Mehta and the opportunity to attend one his Awakin Circle that provided inspirations and ideas that, I have been able to incorporate in the pathshala classes and this book.
There are numerous people who have directly and indirectly contributed towards this book in many ways and my heartfelt thanks to all of them.
With deep gratitude Pratiksha Shah Jaina Education Committee
August 2018
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Table of Contents
Preface
Jai Jinendra, Jainism is a modern word to describe the ancient spiritual path of non-violence. The term Jain comes from the word 'Jina' which means 'spiritual victor'. It designates a person who has completely eliminated or conquered our inner enemies - anger, ego, deceit, greed, fear, attachment, and hatred. The total Jain population is about 6 million in the world, which is less than 1% of the Indian population. In North America, there are an estimated 35,000 Jain families practicing the ancient traditions of this religion. At present there are 67 Jain Centers and about 4000 Jain youth regularly attend the Pathshalas in these centers.
Despite talks of the demise of Jainism due to the spread and acceptance of the Western culture, Jainism still is a widely practiced as a way of life by Jains of North America.
The reason Jainism is still followed by today's youth is not only due to their upbringing, but it is mainly a result of Pathshalas teaching Jain principles and values to our youth throughout North America.
Pathshala gives today's young generation a chance to understand Jainism on their terms and incorporate it in their lives to the best of their ability. Without Jain Pathashala literature available so readily, Jainism would not be ingrained in the lives of the youth today.
In North America, the Young Jain Association (YJA) and the Young Jain Professionals (YJP) organizations plan Jain conventions for Young Jains at national and in their local Jain centers. They organize lectures, exhibitions, culture programs, and plays and bring their unique perspectives to the community. The more educated the youth are about Jainism, the more willing they will be to practice it as well as promote it by establishing even more Jain centers and spreading the great message of Jainism, which are non-violence (Ahimsa), multiplicity of views (Anekantavad) and non-possession / non-possessiveness (Aparigraha). To make our community even stronger for the youth, education in Jainism is necessary, especially at an early age.
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Table of Contents
This book "Being a Jain 24/7 - Journey towards a Happy and Peaceful Life" is compiled by a young and energetic Pathshala teacher, Pratiksha Shah, of the Jain Society of Northern Virginia. She has spent many hours in compiling this book. Jaina Education Committee sincerely appreciates her contribution, dedication and passion for this book. Now, Pratiksha is a very active committee member of the JAINA Education committee. Since Jaina Education Books are always a work in progress, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Your advice will be considered in future editions.
Any organization or individual may use the information from this book freely for non-profit purposes. No permission is necessary from the Jaina Education Committee. The pdf file of this book is available at http://.
Pravin K. Shah, Chairperson JAINA Education Committee Federation of Jain Associations in North America
August 2018
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Prologue.. Acknowledgements...
Preface .....
Class Approach....
Vision ........ Class Goals.......
Class Agenda ............. Namaskar Sutra with Meaning Jain Values / Principles....
Ahimsa
Anekantavad..
Aparigraha.
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The Five Senses.
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Atma / Soul
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Karma.
My Karma - My Choice...
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Karmic Cycle..........
Satya/Truthfulness....
Asteya / Non-Stealing..
Forgiveness.
Leshya
Three Jewels of Jainism
Table of Contents
Meditation
Sutras with Meaning Teaching Sutras with Meaning........
Kshamavani Sutra......
Chattari Mangalam......... Panchindiya Sutra........
Ichchami Khamasaman.
Iriyavahiyam Sutra.
Tassa Uttari Sutra...
Annattha Sutra......... Activities/Coloring Papers.
Mini Book of Jain Values.
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Class Approach
Kindness
Respect
Soul
Compassion
Love
Being a Jain 24/7 Class Approach
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Vision
Class Approach
· Teach our children Jain Values, Literature, Philosophy, and Principles
Teach with meaning so children can see application of Jainism in daily life Instill Jain values that will enable them to live life in a peaceful, happy and confident way
Teach Jainism in a way that it doesn't become a negative connotation (don't do this/that, don't eat this/that) religion
Teach what we can do - Jainism is about peace, love, happiness, compassion, morality, ethics
Teach Jainism in a way that it enables and provides positive reinforcements towards moral, ethical and compassionate lifestyle
Provide our children with the tools (Jain values) to do the Right things in their daily life at home, school, work, neighborhood, community etc.
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Class Tipproach
Class Goals
High-level goals for the class are to teach Jain values, basic sutras, Jain concept and practical application of Jainism in day-to-day life. Additional Book: My Jain Values Journal
Jain Values/Principles Ahimsa Anekantavad Aparigraha Five senses Atma
Sutra / Prayers Namaskar Sutra Kshamavani Sutra Chattari Mangalam Ichchami Khamashano Panchindya Iriyavahiyam Sutra Tassa Uttari Sutra Annattha Sutra
Stutis Darshanam Deva Uvasaggaharam Aarti/Mangal Divo Maitri Bhavanu Stuti
Jain Concepts Derasar Rituals 9 ang puja 24 Bhagwan Names Life of Sadhu and Sadhvi Tirth Places
Stutis and Jain Concepts are covered in other JAINA Books
Karma Satya Asteya Forgiveness Leshya Three Jewels of Jainism Meditation
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Class Agenda
Recommended topics and schedule that can be primarily carried out in every class
Jai Jinendra/Greetings
Namaskar Sutra
Meditation
Circle of Sharing
Sutra
Class Approach
Jain Value of the Day Activity/Story
Jain Concept
Stuti
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Class Tipproach
Details about the topics carried out in every class and its value
Value - Why do we do it?
Time
What and How do we do it? Jai Jinendra / Greetings - We sit in a circle and the children bow down, say Jai Jinendra and give a hug to the person sitting next to them
Creates Positive attitude & Respect for each other
Reminds the core messages
Brings stillness and calmness
Recite Namaskar Sutra with meaning Meditation - We sit in silence for 5 minutes. We start with 2 and increase minutes as the children progresses Circle of Sharing - All the children talk about how they practiced Jain Values. Children come prepared to share their thoughts, examples and how it made them feel. They complete the assigned challenge in the "My Jain Values Journal".
Helps children internalize and practice/apply the Jain values they learn in their day-to-day life
Sutra - Learn sutras with meaning
Instills the importance and value for sutras
Jain Value of the Day - We talk about one Jain value per class and how we can practice it in our daily life. Assign a challenge related to that value in the "My Jain Values Journal".
These values teach the core messages of Jainism that enables us to live life in a peaceful, happy, and confident way
Activity / Story - Activity, Game, Story either related to the Jain Value or Jain Concept
Children can do something hand-on. Provides a good break in the agenda
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Jain Concept - Talk about various Jain concepts, its meaning and So when children do any rituals then they do the intention behind those activities/rituals
with the right intentions/thoughts/mindset
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Namaskar Sutra With Meaning
Kindness
Compassion
Respect
Love
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Namaskar Sutra
Namaskar Sutra with Meaning
Namaskar Sutra is the most fundamental sutra in Jainism
We can recite it at any time of the day
When reciting this sutra we do not ask for any favors or material benefits
We bow to the supreme souls and worship virtues of all the supreme spiritual people
At the time of recitation, we remember their virtues, seek inspiration and try to emulate them
Namaskar Sutra is a "Vinay" (Humility) sutra. It is called Namaskar Sutra because we are bowing down to worshipful personalities in the first five sentences (padas). The remaining four padas shows the benefit of bowing down those supreme souls.
We need to ask ourselves when we recite the sutra Is my ego reducing? Am I becoming humble? Am I getting inspired by their virtues? And am I emulating those virtues?
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Namo Arihantanam
BOW DOWN TO
ARIHANT
NAMO ARIHANTANAM
Namaskar Sutra with Meaning
I bow down to Arihanta to Eliminate My Inner Enemies
Inner enemies like anger, ego, greed, deceit... anything that takes away my inner peace and happiness
I bow down to Arihantas who are divine souls Arihanta means eliminator of all the inner enemies like anger, ego, deception, and greed ■ When a person (soul) eliminates all the inner enemies he/she is called Arihanta We are bowing down to such qualities/virtues of Arihantas and we seek inspiration
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Namo Siddhanam
BOW DOWN TO
SIDDHA
NAMO SIDDHANAM
Namaskar Sutra with Meaning
I bow down to Siddhas to Attain Liberation
What does liberation mean for me here and now - be free, achieve state of complete bliss, happiness and inner peace
I bow down to Siddhas who are pure and liberated souls
They do not have any karmas, and they do not collect any new karmas
This state of true freedom is called Moksha
■ Siddhas are experiencing unobstructed bliss (eternal happiness). They have complete knowledge, infinite power, have no passion and are free from all temptations
We are bowing down to such qualities/virtues of Siddhas and we seek inspiration
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Namo Ayariyanam
Namaskar Sutra with Meaning
I bow down to Acharya to Control My Desires
To control all kinds of desires - enjoy what I have and be content with what I have
I bow down to Acharyas
The message of Lord Mahavira the last Tirthankara, is carried on by the Acharyas
■ Before reaching this state, one must do in-depth study and achieve mastery of the Jain scriptures (Agams)
In addition to acquiring a high level of spiritual excellence, they have the ability to lead the monks and nuns
"We are bowing down to such qualities/virtues of Acharyas and we seek inspiration
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Namaskar Sutra With Meaning
Namo Uvajjhayanam
I bow down to Upadhyaya to Learn Jain Values, Conduct and
Meditate
To always keep learning about spirituality and monitor my growth
NAMO UVAJJHYANAM
Meditate to practice those learnings and implement in my life
1 BOW DOWN TO
UPADHYAYA
I bow to Upadhyays This title is given to those Sadhus who have acquired a special knowledge of the Agams and philosophical systems
They teach Jain scriptures to Sadhus and Sadhvis . We are bowing down to such qualities/virtues of Upadhyays and we seek inspiration
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Namaskar Sutra With Meaning
Namo Loe Savva-Sahunam
I bow down to Sädhu and Sädhvi to Lead a Simple
Life
Be detached from worldly materialistic things. I can possess those things which are necessary for survival and peaceful life... but still be detached and
not let it affect my inner peace
I bow down to all Sadhus (monk) and Sadhvis (nun) When householders become detached from the worldly aspects of life and get the desire for spiritual uplift, they give up their worldly lives and become Sadhus or Sadhvis A male person is called Sadhu, and a female person is called Sadhvi Diksha is the initiation ceremony when a householder changes to a Sadhu or a Sadhvi They voluntarily accept to obey five great vows for the rest of their lives -Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha We are bowing down to such qualities/virtues of Sadhus and Sadhvis and we seek inspiration
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Namaskar Sutra with Meaning
The remaining four padas talks about the benefits of reciting Namaskar Sutra:
Eso Panch Namukkaro
Bowing down to the five supreme souls
Savva Pavappanasano
Destroys all the sins and obstacles
Manglananch Savvesim
Amongst all the auspicious, fortunate, good
Padhamam Havei Mangalam
This Namaskar Sutra is the first and foremost
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I remind myself
Daily Meditation Thoughts
I'll do the Right thing
■ I won't Hurt Myself or Others with my thoughts, words or actions
I'll Respect Myself and Others
I'll Help Others
I'll be kind to Others
■ I'll Speak Politely
■ I'll Speak Truth and in a way others can hear it (message, tone, place)
I choose to be Happy
Whatever Happens is Right based on law of Karma
I'll choose how any situation affects me and my response to that situation ■ I am a pure, peaceful, happy, strong and loving being
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Jain Values/Principles
Kindness
Soul
Compassion
Respect
Being a Jain 24/7
Love
Jain Values / Principles
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Teaching Basic Jain Values
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to help young children understand the basic Jain values Help them internalize the Jain values so that they can use these values to make decisions in their lives
Practice/Apply these values in their day-to-day life Recommended Approach
Talk about one Jain Value per class in the "Jain Value of the Day" topic There is a pictorial representation for each Jain Value on one page and the next page provide key talking points for the teachers. Teachers can expand on those talking points based the level of students in their class Provide an activity for students associated with the Jain value and/or tell them a story that helps them further understand the Jain value After the class, assign a challenge for students to help them practice the Jain value in the "My Jain Values Journal” book Students talk about how they practiced the Jain Value during the next each class in the "Circle of Sharing" topic Students write their thoughts, examples, ideas, experiences and how it made them feel in their "My Jain Values Journal" book and share them with others in the next class
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Our thoughts/intentions are most important when practicing Ahimsa
Ahimsa Towards
ALL LIVING BEINGS
HUMANS
ANIMALS
Compassion for all living being
Jain Values/Principles
Ahimsa
Attitude of well-being for ourselves and all others
Ahimsa Through
Stop and Think Before We Act!
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THOUGHTS
WORDS
ACTIONS
Respect and Care for all living beings
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Ahimsa / Non-Violence
Ahimsa teaches us to not hurt ourselves and others with our thoughts, words and actions Ahimsa towards all living beings (humans, animals, insects, plants, earth, water etc.) Our thoughts/intentions are most important when practicing Ahimsa
The hand reminds us to stop and be aware of our thoughts, words and actions
Ahimsa is not just about what not to do but also what we can do... Few examples for positive reinforcement
I forgave someone who hurt me or my feelings I showed compassion to someone who was sad or in pain I showed kindness to people I know and also to people I don't know I had positive and happy thoughts I helped others and shared with others I loved those around me I took care of myself and other living beings
I didn't think any hurtful thoughts I didn't push anyone I didn't get mad I didn't yell I didn't hurt others
No Harm to Self and Others
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It helps us to understand the view-points of others
I'm not the only
one who is right
Snake
Fan
Jain Values/Principles
Anekantavad
Spear
Tree
Rope
Live in harmony with the people of different thinking
And Others are
not wrong
Truth is relative - this principle teaches us how to realize truth in its varied aspects
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Anekantavad / Non-Absolutism
Anekantavad teaches to understand other's perspective/viewpoint
Just because I cannot see what others can see - it doesn't mean that they are wrong and I am right
It teaches us to respect everyone - regardless of how they look, think or act different from us
. It helps us live in harmony with people who are different from us
I am not the only one who is right and others are not wrong
• Respect Everyone - Self and Others - No Exceptions
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MINE
MINE
Jain Values/Principles
Aparigraha
Non-Attachment to Worldly Possessions and Possessiveness
MINE
MINE
Aparigraha Teaches us to
Let go of our Belongings
Let go of Comparing
Let go of Competing
Let go of Pain
Let go of Fear
Let go of Blame
Let go of Anger
Let go of Guilt
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Jain Values/Principles
Aparigraha/Non Possession and Non-Possessiveness
■ Aparigraha teaches us to let it go / non-attachment
Aparigraha teaches us to donate, share and not hold on to things
Aparigraha teaches us to let go of our thoughts/feelings that mind has created ■ Aparigraha teaches us to not waste anything like food, water, electricity etc. Non-attachment to belongings and thoughts
Be Detached - Let it Go
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Jain Valugs / Principles
The Five Senses
Hearing
Number of Senses
1 - Touch
Sight
Lo
Examples of living beings with these senses Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Plants Worms, Shell
Smell
Smell
2-Touch and Taste
Touch
3 - Touch, Taste, Smell
Ants, Black Ants, Lice,
Couch
4 - Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight
Flies, Bees, Wasps
Taste
5 - Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, Hearing
Humans, Fishes, Horses, Birds
Living Beings/Souls can have different number of Senses
We want to follow the path of minimum violence
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Five Senses / Indriyas
Jain Values/Principles
There are five different kind of senses
There are different kind of living beings who have different number of senses
It is important to know about livings beings in all the categories so we can avoid/minimize violence towards all living beings
Degree of violence is proportional to number of senses a living being possesses
Follow Path of Minimum Violence
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Atma / Soul
It is My TRUE SELF
Ć I am Pure 3
SI am Happy
Si am Loving
Too 1 am Powerful
SI am Strong)...
Slam Peaceful
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r i have Infinite Energy
I have 60o Infinite Knowledge
Any activity that takes me to the true nature of my Soul is Religion
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Atma-Soul
Jain Values/Principles
Atma/Soul-who we really are
Our body is home for our Soul
Soul is the energy that allows our mind, eyes, ears, body parts etc. to function
- Soul's natural qualities are pure, peaceful, happy, compassionate, powerful, infinite energy, infinite knowledge
Soul's natural qualities are not being sad, angry, in guilt or in pain
Karma attaches to our soul
Karma obstructs the true nature of our soul
I am an observer for everything that happens
■ Our goal is to experience and achieve true nature of our Soul
Any activity that takes me to the true nature of my Soul is Religion
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We can collect GOOD karmas with our thoughts, words and actions
Practice Jain Values Good Thoughts
Good Friends
Be Kind Share
Smile
Help Others Say Thank You
Community Services
Protection of Environment
Jain Values/Principles
Karma
Karma particles gets attached to our Soul
My Thoughts My Intention
My Words
My Actions
We can get BAD karmas with our thoughts, words and actions
Use Words that hurts others
Bad thoughts Any action that hurts others
Get Angry
Shout at Other
Not Share
We are Masters of Our Own Destiny
We should always strive for Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Actions
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Karma
Jain Values/Principles
Karmas are fine participles that exists everywhere in the universe - they are invisible
We cannot see or touch karma but we experience the effects of our own karma
Our thoughts, words and actions results into Karma. Karma is just an end result and our focus/emphasis should be on our thoughts, words and actions.
Karmas are attached to our soul since forever
Karma has no knowledge of what we are doing or where we are - karmas binds to our soul based on our thoughts/intentions
We are Masters of Our Destiny
We should Always strive for Good Thoughts, Words and Actions
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My Karma - My Choice
My Thoughts My Intention
My Words My Actions
Now and Past
Jain Values/Principles
My thoughts, words,
actions results into Karma. O
Karma gets attached to my Soul
Karma comes into action
Something or someone outside acts as a Catalyst/Reason
Nimitt/Catalyst
Good and/or Bad
Karmas are active now
Peaceful, Calm, Happy, Aware, Spiritual Growth, Remove Karmas
Accept
My Choice/My Freewill 1. How I think about the situation 2. How I let it affect me 3. How I respond
Karma philosophy only applies to me; For everyone else it is only Compassion
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Reject
Feel sad/hurt Fight the situation, Blame others, Complain Have Anger, Ego, Greed Get more Karmas
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My Karma - My Choice
· Whatever Happens is RIGHT based on law of Karma
Karmas are continuously coming into action and there are also nimitt/catalyst/external reasons but our current response is going to determine our future karmas -- and we the power to choose our response It is my choice/my freewill on:
• How I think about the situation
How I let the situation affect me
How I react to any Karma in action
■My current and past choices determine my Karma
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Jain Values/Principles
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= The most important thing is realizing that we have a choice to decide our response in any unfavorable situations
We should not blame our karma, nimitta or anything/anyone else in any unfavorable situations and instead focus on true nature of our Soul
Karma philosophy only applies to me - For everyone else it is only Compassion
We can use unfavorable situations for our spiritual growth
Acceptance is the key in any unfavorable situations - no blame, hurt, anger or pain
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Karmic Cycle
Nirjara and Samvarremoving and stopping of
more karma Peaceful, Calm, Happy, Aware, Spiritual Growth,
Remove karmas
Accept
Karma comes into action
My thoughts, words, My Thoughts
actions results into Karma. My Intention My Words
Karma gets attached to My Actions
my Soul
Asrava/Bandha - Inflow Now and Past and bondage of Karma
My Choice / My Freewill 1. How I think about the situation 2. How I let it affect me 3. How I respond
Good and/or Bad Karmas are active now
Something or someone outside
acts as a Catalyst/Reason
Reject
Nimitt/Catalyst
Feel sad/hurt Fight the situation, Blame others, Complain Have Anger, Ego, Greed Asrava/Bandha - Inflow and bondage of Karma
Our Ultimate goal is Free Ourselves for Al Karmas
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Karmic Cycle
It is important to understand the Karmic Cycle so we can determine the ways to stop and get rid of our karmas
Asrava - Inflow/Bonding of Karma
Bandha - Characteristics of Karma • Samvar-Stopping of acquiring new Karma
• Nirjara - Shedding/Removing of already acquired Karma Once we have the awareness/understanding of Asrava - we can determine the ways to stop new karmas Two main reasons for bondage of new karmas are Mithyatva (ignorance/wrong belief) and Kashaya (anger, ego, greed, deceit, like, dislike) Once we have the awareness/understanding of Samvar and Nirjara - we can determine the ways to stop and shed karmas Spirituality teaches that life is my response to what happens to me. Life is not what happens to me (events, what people do) Our Ultimate Goal is to Free Ourselves of all Karmas
We don't know what karmas we have so the best thing to do is remind ourselves of the true nature of our soul - Pure, Peaceful, Compassionate, Happy, Loving, Strong
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Truth
Honesty
Confident
Calm
Free
Happy
Peaceful
Jain Values/Principles
Satya / Truthfulness
I choose to
speak Truth
Untruth Dishonesty
Fearful
Afraid
Worried
Sad
Always Speak Truth and in a way others can hear it
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Satya / Truthfulness
We should always speak truth
• Speak truth in a right way, at a right time and at a right place There can be situations, small or big, when we might feel that speaking untruth or lie is easy but it is never the right choice
• If we choose to speak untruth then people stop trusting us and believing us • If we choose to speak untruth then karma gets attached to our soul and we are ones who will
have to face the consequences of that karma One should remain silent if the truth causes pain, hurt, anger, or death of any living being . For example, if there is a person who is going to hurt an animal and you know where that animal is
then you should choose to remain silent to save that animal When we speak untruth then there is fear and worry all that time • What if they find out? What will happen after that? What do I do now to hide it? And we might
end up speaking more untruth and doing more bad karmas
But once we speak the truth - we are free and we know that we did the right thing We should never ask anyone else to speak untruth
Speaking truth sets us free, it requires courage and it is the right thing to do
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Jain Values/Principles
Asteya/Non-Stealing
Let go of greed and desires
and we will not have the feeling to take anything that doesn't belong to us
Be Content, Appreciate and Share what we have
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Asteya / Non-Stealing
We should never take anything that doesn't belong to us or it is not properly given to us, which includes
• Materialistic things,
Money, Toys • Credit, Praise
Other people's ideas We should never cheat our self either by being someone that we are not
Greed and desires causes the intention of stealing. Asteya means letting go of desires
• Desire for latest gadgets,
Desire for praise, • Desire for things to be other than what they are
• Be content with what we have and let go of desires
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Forgiveness
We should Forgive those who hurts us
It is our Past Karma in Action
Forgiving helps us get rid of our Karma
We should Forgive Ourselves
We should Respond and Take Action but without anger, blame, fear, negativity, or hurt
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Forgiveness
There are many situations that make us upset, sad, unhappy, hurt, angry or bring tears. It could be because of something someone did or said These situations occur due to our own past karma Now it is up to us to decide - do we want more bad karma? Or end the karma cycle here?
• Do we want to stay upset at that person or practice forgiveness? Forgiving helps us get rid of our own Karma Forgiveness doesn't mean we don't take action. If someone is doing something wrong with us - we should certainly take any action that is required. But while taking that we need to watch/manage our thoughts and mindset.
Am I getting angry? Am I blaming others? Am I wasting my energy with too many negative
thoughts? Am I creating a lot of hurt within me? • If we take any action with these thoughts then we are getting more bad karmas We should forgive those who hurt us and show them more love because they are already in pain Respond and Take Action but without anger, blame, fear, negativity, hurt... We can conquer anger by forgiveness
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Jain Values/Principles
Leshya
Leshya is State of Mind
Six men were on a trip. They got hungry and thirsty. They found a fruit tree and they wanted
fruits but they had different states of mind:
1. Let's cut the tree down to get the fruit
2.
Cut off a big branch
3.
Cut off a small branch
4.
Get the bunches of fruit
5.
6. Let's eat the fruits on the ground
Just pick the fruit that we need to eat
Different states of mind represents six types of Leshya. First leshya is the worst and sixth leshya is the best.
We should strive for best leshya like friend 6.
Six types of Leshays are represented by different colors:
1. Black-no compassion or mercy, cruel
2. Blue-greedy and cunning
3.
Brown- always sad and gloomy, depressed
4. Red-careful about their action and differentiates between good and bad; right doer
5. Yellow-kind, forgiving, loving, morally upright
6. White-noble and evolved, treat every soul as if it was their own, compassionate
Our state of mind/thoughts binds Karma to our Soul
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Leshya
Leshya is our state of mind
. We can watch our state of mind/thoughts every moment
We have the freedom/power to watch it and not cling on to it... and let it pass
If we see our state of mind in any of the bad Leshyas then we want to guide our thoughts towards good Leshyas
Our state of mind/thoughts binds Karma to our Soul
We should strive for state of mind that is kind, forgiving, loving and treat every soul as if it was our own
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Three Jewels of Jainism
Samyak Darhsan
Samyak Gyan
Samyak Charitra
Abode of Liberated Soul Siddha Loka
Samyak Charitra (Right Conduct)
Samyak Darshan (Right Faith) -
Samyak Gyan (Right Knowledge)
Animal
four states the soul may live in
Once we have Right / Rational Faith in our Knowledge about Soul then it comes part of our Conduct
Right Faith -> Right Knowledge -> Right Conduct
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Three Jewels of Jainism
Having complete Faith in our knowledge of the Soul is critical. Only if we have complete faith in the knowledge then it sub-consciously becomes part of conduct
• That's the reason why we have Right Faith first and then Right Knowledge and Right Conduct First, we start with Knowledge and then we develop faith in that knowledge
Our soul may live in any of the four states based on our actions/karma
• Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct leads us towards path of Liberation
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Meditation
Meditation helps us feel More Energized
Quiet Peaceful Happy Focused
Joy Love
Kindness
Compassion
Respect
Love
Aware
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Jain Valugs / Principles
Meditation
Meditation helps understand/internalize the concepts and put them into practice
• Meditation helps us watch and stop the flow of our thoughts
Meditation is about being in present; no thoughts about past or future
We can practice meditation by siting in silence - we can start with 2 minutes and then increase time based on student's feedback
We can watch our breathing, observe our passing thoughts, or just sit peacefully in silence Brings Stillness and Calmness
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Sutras with Meaning
Kindness
Compassion
Respect
Love
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Teaching Sutras with Meaning
The purpose of this section is to help young students learn following Jain Sutras with meaning:
Kshamavani Sutra
Chattari Mangalam
- Panchindiya Sutra
Ichchami Khamasaman
Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Tassa Uttari Sutra
Sutras with Meaning
Annattha
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Kshamavani Sutra
Kshamavani Sutra
Universal Forgiveness Prayer - Michchhami Dukkadam Khamemi Savve Jiva, Savve Jiva Khamantu me
Mitti me Savva Bhooesu, Veram Majjham Na Kenai
Meaning:
I forgive all living being,
May all living beings grant me forgiveness,
My friendship is with all living beings,
I have no animosity towards any soul
Let there be peace, harmony, and prosperity for all.
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Chattari Mangalam
Chattari Mangalam
The four entities, Arihantas, Siddhas, Sadhus and Religion preached by Kevalis are the most auspicious and supreme in the universe and we take refuge in them
Chattari Mangalam
Arihanta Mangalam
Siddha Mangalam
Sahu Mangalam
Kevali Pannato Dhammo Mangalam
Religion/doctrine preached by the Kevalis (Ominscient souls)
Arihants-divine souls who have eliminated all their inner enemies
These four are the most Auspicious (Mangals) in the
universe
Sahus (Acharyas, Upadhayas, Sadhus, Sadhvis) - spiritual leaders and teachers
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Chattari Mangalam
Arihants
Chattari Logutamma Arihanta Loguttamma Siddha Loguttamma Sahu Loguttamma Kevali Pannato Dhammo Loguttama
Religion
These four are
the most divine and supreme
Siddhas
Sahus
Arihants
Chattari Saranam Pavvajjami Arihanta Saranam Pavvajjami Siddha Saranam Pavvajjami Sahu Saranam Pavvajjami Kevali Pannatum Dhammum Saranam Pavvajjami
Religion
I take refuge in these four
entities
Siddhas
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Panchindiya Sutra
Pancindiya-Samvarano,
Taha Nava-Viha-Bambhacera-Guttidharo.
Cauviha-Kasäya-Mukko,
la Atthärasa-Gunehim Sanjutto.
Panch-Mahavvaya-Jutto,
Panch-Vihäyära-Pälana-Samattho.
Panch-Samio Tigutto,
Chattisa-guno Guru Majjha.
Meaning:
Panchindiya Sutra
Panchidiya Sutra is recitation of 36 attributes of head of Jain congregation (Acharya), the teacher, the Guru.
Panchidiya Sutra is recited to invoke the spiritual master and therefore it is known as Sthapana (invocation) sutra. When it is not possible to have presence of an Archarya, a holy book, with Namaskar Sutra and Panchidiya sutra can be placed on a wooden stand as a symbolic representation.
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Panchindiya Sutra
36 attributes of head of Jain congregation (Acharya), the teacher, the Guru are: • Control Over the 5 Senses
+ Complete control over pleasures of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing Observance of 9 Stipulations of Celibacy
Observes celibacy by following nine stipulations. These steps provide proper protection to the vow of celibacy and are known as Brahmacharya Vada - for example not
consuming intoxicants, eating less than one's hunger, body focused sensual pleasures • Avoidance of 4 Passions
+ Completely avoids four passions - Anger, Ego, Greed, Deception • Adherence to the 5 Great Vows
Completely follows the five great vows - Non-Violence, Truthfulness, Non-Stealing,
Celibacy and Non-Possessiveness • Observance of 5 Spiritual Codes of Conducts
Observes five spiritual code of conduct - Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct, Right Austerities, Vigor
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Ichchami Khamasaman
lehehami Rhamasaman
Ichchami Khamasamano
Vandium Javanijjae Nisseehiae Mattaena Vandami
Meaning:
I wish to bow down to Great Saints. I wish to keep away from sinful acts with my best efforts. I bow down with the head.
This sutra is recited while offering respect to Tirthankar image at the temple or to the monks/nuns in a specific posture wherein the five body parts, namely two hands, two knees and the forehead, touch the floor together. This sutra is recited three times in front of a Tirthankar image at the temple.
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Atonement - Reparation of wrong doing
In this sutra:
We humbly beg forgiveness for whatever sins might have been committed by us, knowingly or unknowingly
The details of the possible sins help us be aware of those sins and minimize them in future
And by asking for forgiveness, we become free from the possible Karma Dust
Why is this Sutra important?
■It helps us understand about all living beings (from 1 sense souls to 5 senses souls)
It helps us understand and know the possible ways we could intentionally or unintentionally hurt living beings Once we know - we can avoid and prevent those mistakes
It helps remove our delusion
It helps us determine our path of minimum violence
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Ichhchhami – I desire to Padikkamium - Remove (Free) myself from Sins
Iriya Vahiyae - While walking on the road Virahanae-I may have pained the living beings Gamanagamane-While coming and going
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Panakkamane - I may have crushed the living beings
Biyakkamane - I may have crushed the live (animate) seeds
Hariyakkamane - I may have crushed the (live) plants
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Osa - The dew
Uttinga - The anthills
Panaga - The moss (small flowerless plants) of five colors
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Daga - The live water
Matti - The live earth; soil
Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Makkada - The webs of the spiders Santana - The expansion of the spider's webs Sankkamane - I may have crushed
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Je Me Jiva Virahiya - Whoever Living Beings may have been crushed, pain or tormented by me
Egindiya - The souls having one sense namely, the sense of touch (e.g. earth, water, fire, air and plants)
Beindiya - The souls with two senses namely, the sense of touch and taste (e.g. worms, water worms, the conch, shell, etc.)
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Teindiya - The souls with three senses namely, the sense of touch, taste and smell (e.g. ants, black ants, lice, bigger lice, etc.)
Chaurindiya - The souls with four senses namely, the sense of touch, taste, smell and vision (e.g. flies, bees, wasps, etc.)
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Panchindiya - The souls with all the five senses namely, the sense of touch, taste, smell, vision and hearing, (e.g. humans, fishes, horses, birds etc.)
Abhihaya - May have beaten or struck while coming
Vattiya - May have covered or mixed with dust, etc.
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Lesiya - May have rubbed
Sanghaiya - May have collided with one another
Sanghattiya - May have caused pain by touching or tilting
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Pariyaviya - May have tormented (by entirely turning upside down)
Kilamiya - May have inflicted pain to them
Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Udaviya - May have frightened them
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Thanao-Thanam - from one place to another
Sankamiya - May have shifted
Jeeviyao - from life
Vavaroviya - May have separated from life or made life-less
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Iriyavahiyam Sutra
Tassa Michhchha Mi Dukkadam - I ask for forgiveness. May these bad act or sin committed by me knowingly or unknowingly be forgiven.
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Tassa Uttari and Annattha Sutras
Tassa Uttari and Annattha Sutra
Iriyavahiyam In this sutra, we are requesting forgiveness from all living beings for whatever sins we might Sutra have committed knowingly or unknowingly
Tassa Uttari Sutra
In this step, we are disciplining our-self so that we can avoid future sins. We can do that
by introspective meditation in a motionless posture, which helps to reduce our Kashayas (anger, greed, ego and deceit) and bad karmas. In this sutra, we are stating our intention to mediate in a motionless posture
Annattha Sutra
In this sutra, we enumerate the list of minor violations that may happen while meditating in our motionless yoga posture
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Tassa Uttari Sutra
Tassa Uttari Sutra
Tassa Uttari Sutra:
Tassa uttari-karanenam, Päyacchitta-karanenam, Visohi-karanenam, Visalli-karanenam, Pävänam kammänam, Nigghäyanatthäe, thämi käussaggam
Meaning: I now want to liberate from all my sins committed (as mentioned in the Iriyavahiyam Sutra) by repenting. To purify my soul and to make it free of pain (caused by practicing religion without right faith or practicing for the show and for worldly gains) and to completely destroy all my sins, I shall now perform Kayotsarga (meditation in a motionless posture). I am introspecting myself in order to avoid future sins. It is very important to perform all religious rituals with pure and clear conscious, this is achieved by performing a form of meditation in which we forget about our body and concentrate only on our soul (Kayotsarga)
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Tinnattha Sutra
Annattha Sutra
By reciting Annattha Sutra, we enumerate the list of minor violations that may happen in the motionless yoga (Kayotsarg) posture. This sutra contains a description of sixteen such exemptions.
Annattha-usasienam, nisasienam, Khasienam, chhienam, jambhäienam, Udduenam, vaya-nisaggenam, bhamalie, pitta-muchchhäe. ... 1.
Suhumehim anga-sanchälehim, Suhumehim khel-sanchälehim,
suhumehim ditthi-sanchälehim.
Evamälehim ägärehim, a-bhaggo a-virähio, Hujja me käussaggo.
........................ 3.
Jäva arihantänam bhagavantänam,
Namukkärenam na päremi.
.................. 4.
Täva käyam thänenam monenam jhänenam, Appänam vosirämi...
................. 5.
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Tinnattha Sutra
Annattha Sutra Meaning: I will meditation in a motionless yoga posture for a specified duration
Annattha - I will remain motionless except for:
Breathing In and Out
Coughing
Sneezing
AAA
no
Inhale
Exhale
CHOO!
Yawning
Involuntarily losing balance
Belching BU-URRRPP
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Tinnattha Sutra
Vomiting
Fainting
Subtle flickering eye movements
and other involuntary bodily movements.
I shall perform meditation and keep my-self (my soul) away from all sinful activities by keeping my body motionless and by observing complete silence.
At the conclusion of meditation, I will complete the Kayotsarga by offering salutation to Arihanta.
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Kindness
Compassion
Respect
I
Love
Being a Jain 241
Activities/Coloring Papers
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Hand of Ahimsa
Ahimsa Towards
Ahimsa Through
ALL LIVING BEINGS
THOUGHTS
HUMANS
WORDS
ANIMALS
ACTIONS
PLANTS
Stop and Think Before We Act!
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Instructions for the Hand of Ahimsa Activity
With Parent's help
Trace your palm in the center on shown in previous slide
Decorate it, color it, whatever you want to do... have fun
Bring it back to the next class and after the class you can display it in your home For the next class, come prepared to share few examples of how you practiced Ahimsa and you write them on the first page. Ahimsa is not just about what not to do but also what we can do... Few examples for positive reinforcement
I forgave someone who hurt me or my feelings
I didn't think any hurtful thoughts I showed compassion to someone who was sad or in pain
I didn't push anyone I showed kindness to people I know and also to people I don't know I didn't get mad I had positive and happy thoughts
I didn't yell I helped others and shared with others
I didn't hurt others I loved those around me I took care of myself and other living beings
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Anekantavad - Non-Absolutisim
Activity: Color and write each person sees. Explain in your words what Anekantavad means to you.
O
00
o
OOO Y
li.
Truth is relative - this principle teaches us how to realize truth in its varied aspects.
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The Five Senses (Indriyas)
Activity: Learn about different types of Jivas (Souls) possessing one or more of these senses. Fill out the table below with examples of living beings in each category.
Number of senses / Indriya
Examples of living beings with these senses
5- Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, Hearing
Hearing
Sight
Smell
4 - Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight
Taste
3-Touch, Taste, Smell
Touch
2 - Touch and Taste
1-Touch
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Truthfulness / Honesty
Decide whether the action is Honest or Dishonest
Write your answer
Admitting to talking in class Telling your Mom that you got in trouble at school Saying you didn't hit someone when you did Taking credit or praise for the work that someone else did Returning what you borrowed Saying you didn't break something when you did Cheating at a game Asking before borrowing something Blaming your sibling for something that you did Keeping a coin, you found Telling your friends to lie about something You did your homework, instead of someone else, even though it was difficult You found a dollar on the floor and you gave it to your teacher or parent or donated it You ate a cookie after your Mom says no, but you go back and tell her that you did it Taking something that does not belong to you Telling your parent that you broke something
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Three Jewels of Jainism
Activity: Color and decorate
Samyak Darshan
Samyak Gyan
Samyak Charitra
Home of liberated souls (Siddha Loka)
Samyak Darshan (Right Perception)
Samyak Charitra (Right Conduct)
Samyak Gyan (Right Knowledge)
o
Human
Heaven
Animal
Hell
Four states the soul may live in
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Leshya is State of Mind
Activity: Color based on leshya for each person. Write in your words what leshya means to you.
Six men were on a trip. They got hungry and thirsty. They found a fruit tree and they wanted fruits but they had different states of mind:
1. Let's cut the tree down to get the fruit
2. Cut off a big branch
3. Cut off a small branch
4. Get the bunches of fruit
5. Just pick the fruit that we need to eat
6. Let's eat the fruits on the ground Different states of mind represent six types of Leshyä. First Leshyä is the worst and sixth Leshyä is the best.
We should strive for best Leshyä like friend #6.
Six types of Leshyäs are represented by different colors. Use following colors to color each friend:
1- Black
2- Blue
3- Brown
4-red
5-yellow
6-white
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Happy Halloween
YX
TOP
APPY
Trick or
LOWEEN
TRICK
TRCAT!
Stop and Think Before We EAT! Ask: Were any moveable Living Beings harmed in making these candies?
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Kindness
Compassion
Respect
Love
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Mini Book of Jain Values
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Mini Book of Jain Values
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to help young children understand the basic Jain values
Help them internalize the Jain values
■ Practice/Apply these values in their day-to-day life
Parents/Teachers:
Please cut the following paper along the dotted line
■Staple it to make a "Mini Book" of Jain Values
Place your child's picture on the first page so they feel like it is their book and their own values Parents, please read this book frequently with your child and have conversations around these values
Use the book throughout the year during the pathshala class
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Mini Book Of
Ahimsa / Non-Violence
Ahimsa Towards ALL LIVING BEINGS
Ahimsa Through
THOUGHTS
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HUMANS
WORDS ACTIONS
ANIMALS
PLANTS
My Jain Values
Stop and Think Before We Act!
No Harm to Self and Others
Anekantvad / Non-Absolutism
Aparigraha / Non-Possessiveness
Aparigraha Teaches us to Let go of our Belongings
Let go of Comparing Let go of Competing
Let go of Pain Let go of fear Let go of Blame Let go of Anger Let go of Guilt
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Truth is relative No Exceptions Respect Everyone - Self and Others - No Exceptions

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Five Sense (Indriyas)
Atma - Soul
Hearing
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Truth
Honesty
Confident
Calm
Free
Happy
Peaceful
Satya/Truthfulness
Cinz
I choose to
speak Truth
Untruth Dishonesty
Fearful
Afraid
Worried
Sad
Always Speak Truth and in a way others can hear it
Forgiveness
We should forgive those who hurt us
It is our Past Karma in Action
Forgiving help us get rid of our
Karma
We should Forgive Ourselves Respond and Take Action but without anger, blame, fear, negativity, hurt...
Asteya/Non-Stealing
Let go of greed and desires and we will not have the feeling to take anything that doesn't belong to us like
Be content, appreciate, and share what we have
Leshya/State of Mind
Our state of mind/thoughts binds Karma to our Soul We should strive for best Leshya like friend #6
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Samyak Darhsan
Abode of Liberated Soul
Siddha Loka
Three Jewels of Jainism
Samyak Gyan
Samyak Darshan (Right Faith)
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four states the soul may live in
I'll do the Right thing
Once we have right/rational faith in our knowledge
about the Soul then it becomes part of our conduct
I remind myself
Samyak Charitra
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I won't Hurt Myself or Others with my thoughts, words or actions
⚫ I'll Respect Myself and Others
⚫ I'll Help Others
I'll be kind to Others
Samyak Charitra (Right Conduct)
Samyak Gyan (Right Knowledge)
⚫ I'll Speak Politely
Kindness
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Respect
Meditation
Soul
Meditation helps us feel More Energized
Compassion
Love
Quiet
Peaceful Happy Focused
Joy Love
I remind myself
I'll Speak Truth
I choose to be Happy
• Whatever Happens is Right based on law of Karma
I'll choose how any situation affects me and my response to that situation
⚫ I am a pure, peaceful, happy, strong and loving being
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